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🧸 Product HU November 12, 2021

GAO — 25M-ES FÖLDELT LENGŐ GUMI HOSSZABBÍTÓ

Red, single-socket mains extension lead with 25 m cable.

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GAO — 25M-ES FÖLDELT LENGŐ GUMI HOSSZABBÍTÓ
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1660 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? A brand-name cable that stretches longer is sold in Hungary. The thin wire inside the power cord can get too hot.

What's happening? The thin wire may overheat when you use it normally. This could burn your hands or start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this cable in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a shop or your pharmacist or doctor where to get a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 12, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004698

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
GAO — 25M-ES FÖLDELT LENGŐ GUMI HOSSZABBÍTÓ. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The cable inside the mains power cord is too thin. It could overheat during normal use, which could cause burns to the user or even lead to a fire. · Origin: People's Repub...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 12, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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